pea salad recipe

Pea Salad Recipe

This pea salad recipe is a creamy, crunchy, and refreshing side dish that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, potlucks, or everyday family dinners. Sweet peas are combined with crispy bacon, sharp Cheddar cheese, raisins, sunflower seeds, and a tangy homemade dressing for a delicious balance of sweet and savoury flavours. Discover more flavorful recipes like Pea Salad Recipe right here.

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 pound cooked bacon, chopped
  • 2 (6-ounce) packages frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 cup golden raisins
  • 1 (8-ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 sweet onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds

Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon white sugar, or to taste

Directions

  • Place the chopped bacon, thawed peas, golden raisins, shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped onion, and sunflower seeds into a large mixing bowl.
  • Toss the ingredients together until evenly combined.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, wine vinegar, and sugar until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour the dressing over the pea mixture.
  • Gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavours to blend.
  • Stir before serving and enjoy chilled.

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Additional Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings